HUGH HALLINAN
AND THE DOWNTOWN CABARET THEATRE
PRESENT
BOOK BY
JOE MASTEROFF
MUSIC BY
JOHN KANDER
LYRICS BY
FRED EBB
DIRECTOR
BRADFORD BLAKE
CHOREOGRAPHER
OLIVIA RIVERA
MUSICAL DIRECTOR
MARK CEPPETELLI
COSTUME DESIGNER
LESLEY NEILSON-BOWMAN
SET DESIGNER
DAVID ROBERTSON
LIGHTING DESIGNER
AXEL HAMMERMAN
MEET THE CAST
SEAN DAVIS
(Emcee)
Sean Davis is thrilled to join this BEAUTIFUL cast! His recent performances are as follows: Jack in Jack and The Beanstalk (Downtown Cabaret Theater), Ensemble in Lisa Lampanelli: Big Fat Failure (Playhouse on Park), Mark Cohen in RENT (Downtown Cabaret Theater), and the Emcee in Cabaret (Fairfield Center Stage). He is grateful for the love and support he has gotten throughout this process! LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL! IG and Twitter: @TheSeanMDavis ; theseanmdavis.com
KELSEY SENTEIO
(Sally Bowles)
Kelsey Senteio is THRILLED to be a part of this production of Cabaret. Some of Kelsey’s past credits include RENT as Joanne (Downtown Cabaret), the digital series Ms/Manage that can be seen on BlackOakTV, and West Side Story at the Bay View Music Festival in Bay View, MI. She has also performed at New York Theater Workshop, The National Black Theater, and The Roundhouse in London. Enjoy the show! @kelseysenteio www.kelseysenteio.com
JOJO DeVELLIS
(Cliff Bradshaw)
Joseph “Jojo” DeVellis is thrilled to be doing their first musical since the pandemic. Notable credits include Trunchbull in Matilda, Pulitzer in Newsies, and Pharaoh in Technicolor Dreamcoat with the 1214 Foundation, where they also served as an educator in their emotional intelligence curriculum for children affected by gun trauma. Outside of theatre, Jojo dedicates their time to their budding art studio; creating paintings, podcasts, poems, and digital collages.
PRISCILLA SQUIRES
(Fraulein Schneider)
Priscilla Squiers (Fraulein Schneider) DCT: Mamma Mia (Donna). Musicals: Once (Baruska), A Gentleman’s Guide To Love And Murder (Shingle), Assassins (Emma Goldman), Annie (Hannigan), Ragtime (Emma Goldman), Titanic (Alice Beane), Sweeney Todd (Mrs. Lovett), Kiss Me, Kate (Lilli/Kate), Into The Woods (Baker’s Wife) and The King And I (Anna). Dramatic credits: Agnes Of God (Dr. Livingstone), The Exonerated (Sunny), Souvenir (Florence Foster Jenkins), Noises Off (Dotty Otley), Master Class (Maria Callas), The Belle Of Amherst (Emily Dickinson), Dancing At Lughnasa (Kate), and A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Titania).
CHRIS HETHERINGTON
(Herr Schultz)
Chris Hetherington is thrilled to be returning to the DCT stage having previously appeared in Mamma Mia! and The Bodyguard. Favorite credits include Little Shop of Horrors (Voice of Audrey II), Legally Blonde (Callahan), Camelot (King Arthur), Addams Family (Lurch), The Sound of Music (Max), and Twelfth Night (Duke Orsino). Love and thanks to Tricia for her unwavering support. He would also like
to thank the amazing cast, staff, and crew for sharing this journey.
EMILY PISARRA
(Fraulein Kost)
JAGGER KUGLER
(Ernst)
Jagger is thrilled to be making his Downtown Cabaret debut after a seven-year performing hiatus. A recent transplant from Brooklyn, Jagger is a Performing Arts teacher in Bridgeport Public Schools and Assistant Director of Bridgeport’s FAME Academy. Love to his family as always for all of their steadfast support and to his spectacular fiancé Carson, for making him a better man every day. To the Cast: Mazel! Slava Ukraini!
JAGGER KUGLER
(Ernst)
Jagger is thrilled to be making his Downtown Cabaret debut after a seven-year performing hiatus. A recent transplant from Brooklyn, Jagger is a Performing Arts teacher in Bridgeport Public Schools and Assistant Director of Bridgeport’s FAME Academy. Love to his family as always for all of their steadfast support and to his spectacular fiancé Carson, for making him a better man every day. To the Cast: Mazel! Slava Ukraini!
ALEX HARTOFELIS
(Bobby)
Alex Hartofelis is thrilled to be making his Downtown Cabaret Theatre premiere! Most recently, Alex performed his self-written cabaret Rise Again at the Handel Performing Arts Center in West Hartford, CT. Other engagements include Peter in Peter and the Starcatcher, Elliott Goodman in Band Geeks!, the Tin Man in The Wizard of Oz, and Ensemble in The Rocky Horror Show. He sends love to his teachers, friends, and especially his wonderful family! IG: @alexhartofelis
RYAN ROMERO
(Victor)
Ryan Romero is thrilled to be making his Main Stage debut at The Downtown Cabaret in Cabaret. Recent credits include La Cage Aux Folles (Mercedes), Urinetown (Bobby Strong), The Wedding Singer (Sammy), The Sound of Music (Ensemble), Mamma Mia (Ensemble) & Legally Blonde (Ensemble). He would like to thank his family for all their love and support & the team of Cabaret for making this a wonderful experience.
KELLEY ALEJOS
(Helga, Sally Bowles U/S)
Kelley is so excited to be doing her first show with Downtown Cabaret Theatre!! As a new resident of CT, she is so grateful to now be surrounded by this perfectly marvelous group of people. Select past credits include Groundhog Day (Nancy), Hairspray (Penny), The Boy Friend (Maisie), Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (Alice), FAME! (Carmen Diaz), and The Tempest (Prospera). Willkommen, Bienvenue, WELCOME! Enjoy the show!!
DIANA DEAVER FONICELLO
(Lotte, Schneider U/S)
Diana is thrilled to be back on stage with the cast of Cabaret. She began working as a dancer in NYC at age 19 while training with the Martha Graham Company and has performed with a variety of classical and contemporary dance companies as well as The New York City Opera, Broadway’s Gypsy of the Year, in film, and as a model in commercials and print. She currently teaches yoga, Pilates and dance to students age 1-100 and collaborates with local artists Elm City Dance Collective and MiXtCo. She is forever grateful for her husband Jeremy and two perfectly marvelous children Luca and Fiona. Many thanks to DTC for this incredible opportunity!
CARLY JURMAN
(Fritzie)
You can catch Carly in both shows running currently on the Downtown Cabaret stage! Carly is a graduate of RADA in London. In 2019, she received an Off-West End Award nomination for her solo show, Unlovable. DCT credits include: Jack & The Beanstalk, Ugly Duckling, A Santa Story, Beauty and the Beast, Rapunzel, and choreography for RENT and several of the Theatre For Young Audiences productions. She has many theatre credits including the American Repertory Theatre, regional theatres, and festivals.
CASIE PEPE
(Lulu)
Casie Pepe-Winshell is so happy to be back at DCT after making her debut as Maureen in last seasons ‘Rent’. Select Credits: Les Miserables (Eponine), Taming of the Shrew (Biondello), Little Women (Amy). Education: London’s University of Roehampton (BFA) London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts (Classical Acting Program), Shakespeares Globe Theatre. Love to my family, friends, Pongo, and the entire cast and creative team. Insta: @c_pepe
JULIANA RIVERA
(Frenchie)
Juliana Rivera is thrilled to be back on the DCT stage! She was last seen at the Cabaret as Mimi in RENT. She received a BA in Theatre Performance from Fordham University. Some of her favorite credits include Eurydice (Eurydice), The Wolves (#11) and In the Heights (Daniella). She has also worked with the One-Eighth Theater in NYC devising experimental pieces and the Westport Country Playhouse Mobile Unit, bringing educational theater to schools all over the state. Special thanks to the cast, production team, and her sister, Olivia! https://www.julianarivera.com/
DANIELA SAWYER
(Schnitzie, Kost U/S)
Daniela Sawyer is back for her second production following RENT at DTC! Other productions she has participated in include: Something Rotten, Spamalot, Les Miserables, Jesus Christ Superstar, Mary Poppins, Newsies and more. She’s excited to work with such a talented cast and crew!
ALEEKI SHODRTRIDGE
(Texas)
Aleeki is thankful for the opportunity to be a part of Cabaret. Some recent productions she has been a part of have been Gallathea (Diana), The Tempest (Iris/Spirit), and Once On This Island (Papa Ge). She’d like to send a big thank you to the Cabaret team for all their support and the moments they’ve been able to create together.
ALEEKI SHODRTRIDGE
(Texas)
Aleeki is thankful for the opportunity to be a part of Cabaret. Some recent productions she has been a part of have been Gallathea (Diana), The Tempest (Iris/Spirit), and Once On This Island (Papa Ge). She’d like to send a big thank you to the Cabaret team for all their support and the moments they’ve been able to create together.
ERIN WALSH
(Rosie, Lulu U/S)
Erin is so thrilled to be in this production of Cabaret. They would like to thank the entire creative cast, crew, and production team that they have worked with to create a beautiful rendition of this classic show. Erin was last seen on stage in Disaster at Brookfield Theatre for the Arts and in Stepping Out at the Sherman Playhouse. When not at the theatre, they work as an aide in a nursing home and a contract performer at parties. This is their second time to Berlin with Brad Blake and would like to thank him for his guidance always. Erin is most appreciative of the support from their loved ones through everything they do.
ORCHESTRA
Piano
Mark Ceppetelli
Reeds
Gary Ruggiero
Trombone
Aaron Barkon
Trumpet
Michael Pontecorvo
Bass
Rich Zurkowski
Drums
Roger Post, Nate Dobas
PRODUCTION STAFF
Director
Bradford Blake
Choreographer
Olivia Rivera
Musical Director
Mark Ceppetelli
Stage Manager
Lauren Elise Fisher
Costume Designer
Lesley Neilson-Bowman
Set Designer
David Robertson
Lighting Designer
Axel Hammerman
Sound Designer
Diesel Aodio
Sound Engineer
Michael Edwards
Master Carpenter
Jim Panullo
Scenic Artist
Tamar Klausner
Dressers
Krista Rocco, Thomas Gordon
Stitcher
Carmen Gadson
Stage Hand
Kyra Jo Proto
Stage Hand
Kate Herr, Michael Corso
THEATRE STAFF
Executive Producer
Hugh Hallinan
Producer, Artistic Director
Phill Hill
Bookkeeper
Karen Rizzo
Box Office Manager
Matt Mihalcsik
Production Assistant
Cameron Britt
Marketing Consultant
Patricia Rattray
Box Office Staff
Jason Parry, Vaughn Sims, Dayquinn Miller
House Manager
Vicki Keiffer-Rinkerman
Concessions, Merchandise
Angel Menendez, Sonja Hennessy
Parking
Elijah Smith
Custodial Services
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Website and Graphic Design
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